MSI Prestige 14
MSI Prestige 14
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GENERAL USE: Good—7.6/10
GAMING/AI: Fair—6.3/10
ENG/DESIGN: Good—7.3/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Good—7.4/10
CONTENT CREATION: Good—7.6/10
PORTABILITY: Very Good—8.8/10
BATTERY: Good—7.7/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Good—7.0/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Good—7.7/10
SIZE: 14"
The MSI Prestige 14 is a premium business laptop at a lower midrange price that offers decent general use performance with an Intel i7 processor and integrated graphics. This makes it suitable for everyday tasks and some light engineering work, but it may struggle with more intensive 3D and machine learning tasks. Its lightweight design enhances portability but can lead to moderate fan noise and heat during heavy use. With a 14-inch IPS display, the colors are quite accurate and well-suited for general use and engineering applications. The keyboard and build quality are good, and it includes features like a backlit keyboard and fingerprint reader. However, the Prestige 14 isn't designed for intensive gaming, despite its ability to handle casual games. It claims a good battery life for typical usage, which coupled with its relatively light weight, aids its portability for users on the go. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Evaluation
Pros
- High processing power for tasks
- Good battery life for workday
- Premium business laptop build
- Windows 11 Home pre-installed
- Good keyboard and webcam quality
Cons
- Mediocre performance in 3D tasks
- Limited screen resolution at 1080p
- No dedicated graphics unit
- Moderate heat management
Ratings by Category
Portability:4.6
PerfectRec’s portability rating takes into account the volume and thickness of the laptop as well as its weight.
General Use:4.3
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
The most important factors in this score include CPU performance, amount of RAM, screen quality, storage, and battery life.
Keyboard quality, speaker quality, low fan noise, heat management, and to a lesser extent webcam quality are all moderately important factors for this score.
Battery Life:4.3
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
Software Development:4.2
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software development.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Content Creation:4.2
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, and video editing work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Build Quality:4.2
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, chassis rigidity, and overall reliability.
Our assessment of build quality includes many details that are difficult to quantify.
Our laptop experts use their best judgment to produce the final score.
Operating Noise:4.2
PerfectRec’s Operating Noise Score is based on fan noise measurements. Laptops with a fanless design, such as Macbooks, receive the maximum score.
Keyboard Quality:4.2
The Keyboard Quality score is based on the PerfectRec experts’ assessment of tactile feedback, typing comfort, keyboard reliability and typing noise.
Engineering & Design:4.1
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design, CAD and 3D work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
General Use Screen Quality:4.1
The general use screen score is based on the screen technology, contrast ratio, resolution, brightness, color gamut and color accuracy. This score does not take into account specialized display features for specific use cases, such as high refresh rate for gaming.
Gaming & AI:3.4
The MSI Prestige 14 has an integrated Intel graphics card, which is not as powerful as dedicated gaming GPUs, limiting its gaming and 3D capabilities. Additionally, the screen refresh rate is 60Hz, which is adequate for general use but may not provide as smooth an experience in fast-paced games or 3D applications compared to higher refresh rates.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $820 | ||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | ||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 8.6'' x 0.63'' | ||
Weight | 2.84 lbs | ||
Width | 12.56" | ||
Depth | 8.62" | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | Intel i7-1280P | ||
RAM | 16 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | ||
RAM Slots | 0 | ||
Storage | 512 GB | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 53.8 Wh | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | 14" | ||
Display Technology | IPS | ||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | ||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | ||
Display Brightness | 313 nits | ||
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score  | 7.4/10 | ||
Portability Score | 8.8/10 | ||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | ||
Premium Business Laptop | No | ||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | ||
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | ||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | ||
Webcam | 720p | ||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | ||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | ||
Number Pad | No | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | 1 | ||
USB-C ports | 2 | ||
USB-C Charging | Yes | ||
Display Outputs | 2 | ||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | ||
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Collin Probst | September 2022
"The MSI Prestige 14” is excellent for productivity and business use cases, but it is not ideal for creators or visual content editors. The Prestige was able to power through days of email, spreadsheets, and text documents without breaking a sweat and was a joy to use. The additional ports were a breath of fresh air, as most laptops seem to be moving towards just Thunderbolt ports. The security options made signing in effortless, with two quick, more secure, and faster options than even the most complex alphanumeric passcode."
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